Illinois Senate President's $50K Donation Controversy
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is embroiled in controversy over a $50,000 political contribution his election committee received from a sweepstakes casino's parent company.
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$12.8M Circle K Lottery Jackpot Dispute Intensifies with Second
A legal dispute between Circle K and a former manager over a $12.8 million winning lottery ticket has become even more complicated after a second convenience store employee came forward claiming a share of the jackpot.
Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Passenger on Vegas Flight
A 38-year-old man from Mexico pleaded guilty to stabbing a fellow passenger on a flight to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Australian Woman Disappears During Las Vegas Trip
Las Vegas authorities are on the lookout for an Australian tourist who disappeared during her solo vacation to the city. 26-year-old Sally Grace Contarino remains missing as investigators are attempting to piece together her movements.
Indiana ban prompts sweepstakes casino operators exodus
Indiana's ban on online sweepstakes casinos using a dual-currency model took effect on Wednesday after House Bill 1052 became law, prompting many of the industry's largest operators to stop offering redeemable sweepstakes games in the state.
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to repeal online sports betting
After announcing plans to initiate a legislative effort to ban online betting in Ohio, several lawmakers have introduced a measure that aims to make sweeping changes.
Russian Lawmakers Warn 12% of Population Addicted to Gambling
Almost 13 million Russians are addicted to gambling, lawmakers say, with compulsive bettors staking 21% of their monthly income on wagers and online casinos.
Russian Man Jailed for 1994 Casino Shooting
A Russian court has jailed a man for murdering a gangland kingpin in a fatal casino shooting in 1994.
Regulating the Game opens speaker call for March 2027 Sydney
Regulating the Game has opened its Call for Speakers for the seventh edition of the conference, to be held from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 March 2027 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Betfred to pay $1.2 million settlement to UK regulator
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator of betfred.com, will pay £900,000 ($1.2 million) to settle an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission into failures in its social responsibility controls.
Australia’s Gambling Advertising Reform Enters Parliament, Faces
Australia’s Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2026 was formally introduced in the country’s parliament and aims to heavily restrict gambling advertisements on both traditional media and online platforms.
Chinese Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal World Cup Betting Rings
Illegal Chinese World Cup betting rings are growing fast, but police say they are stepping up a crackdown in response, arresting scores of people nationwide.